Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sylvan 1500 Explorer SC 2005 vs Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sylvan 1500 Explorer SC 2005 vs Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Sylvan 1500 Explorer SC 2005 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sylvan 1500 Explorer SC 2005 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8522 Cruise 2017 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sylvan 1500 Explorer SC 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSylvan
Makenot available
Model1500 Explorer SC
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam72 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters1.83
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches72
Beam - Inchesnot available
Depth - Detail21 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail540 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg244.94
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.54
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail61 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail32 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches32
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters4.7
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches185
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.070 Side: 0.060 Rib: 0.07
Hull thicknessnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max40 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower